Rice Congee

 

Try this simple recipe, which creates a soothing rice “soup” that is perfect for someone who is suffering from diarrhea. It sounds simple, but this really works.

Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cook time: 40 minutes.

Serves two.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-cooking white rice
  • 6 to 7 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Combine rice and water in a stove-top pot.
  • Cook the rice for the length of time indicated on the package. This is usually about 40 minutes. This will give you a sticky, soupy mixture of rice and broth.
  • Eat and sip the mixture.
  • For variety, you can use broth* instead of water (skip the salt if using broth).

Per serving: 338 calories; 74 grams of carbohydrates; 6.6 grams of protein; 0.6 grams of fat; 1.2 grams of fiber; 1,168 milligrams of sodium*; 106 milligrams of potassium

* If you are on a sodium-restricted diet, you may need to skip the salt or broth in this recipe. Ask your doctor or dietitian if you are unsure of your dietary sodium limits.

If you are feeling good and eating well, you may not need high calorie eating tips and recipes. Instead, you can try our recipes in the Wellness Nutrition area.

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